The maids rushed to the veranda."Don't come any closer!" snapped Caraline with her palms pointed back."Turn around!" ordered Caraline without looking at the maids. She tried to get up even though her butt was still sore.The maids complied but looked confused."Line up neatly!" Caraline ordered then.Grace, who was among the group of maids, quickly organized the line."Now, close this door and get away from me!"Grace immediately ordered the maids to leave with a sweep of her hand, while she closed the door first, then followed after her subordinates who had begun to move away.Caraline grunted in annoyance, stomping the floor a few times. The woman returned to walking with her arms folded across her chest. She turned to the edge of the lake where Deric was. She smiled again until her cheeks turned red.Caraline glanced at Deric, then pretended to look the other way. This went on a few times until she finally got annoyed that he hadn't looked away at all."Damn it," Caraline muttere

Caraline snorted in annoyance when she saw Catherine and Wilson shamelessly entering the house without her permission. It was annoying, especially since they were interrupting her time with Deric."Not bad," Catherine said as she scanned the surroundings. She glanced at Caraline who was now on the steps of the stairs. As expected, her arrogant cousin stopped walking, then turned towards her."I expected you to be surprised to see this house, Catherine," Caraline said with her arms folded in front of her chest. She descended the stairs with graceful movements. "For someone who grew up in a luxurious environment, you have a poor response. You act like a country bumpkin who has just stepped into the city.""Unfortunately, I don't want to hear your life story right now, Caraline," Catherine replied with a roll of her eyes. She had to admit that this house looked elegant and pleasing to the eye. Although she had to admit, the Wattson family residence was superior from every angle. However,

Wilson chuckled in annoyance when he realized Deric had caught the glass perfectly. His teeth chattered until his hands were clenched tightly on his thighs. He certainly did not accept Caraline's treatment. "Teach the woman next to you some manners if you don't want to see her in trouble.""That goes for you too, Wilson." Caraline sat down with a half-drop, making an exasperated face."To be honest, I'm impressed with your quickness, Deric," Catherine said with a faint smile. She tucked her hair behind her ear with her gaze fixed on Deric."I'm pretty confident with my hands," Deric said.Wilson chuckled, laughing dismissively. "You are a pathetic man.""But not as pathetic as a man who dares to hurt a woman with his weak hands."Wilson gave him a sharp look. "You are a loudmouth. Just because you managed to catch that glass doesn't mean you'll look great in front of me. To me, you're still a pathetic piece of shit.""How about we play around a bit outside?" offered Deric, "I see you

"Oh my God," Caraline and Catherine muttered at the same time. They both glared, breaking the embrace. The two women's gazes met at a single point, and shortly afterward, they pulled apart."Catherine!" shrieked Wilson with an incredulous look. Her hands went to her waist. Her jaw tightened until her teeth chattered. What had happened to his cousin? Rather than supporting him, Catherine cheered happily when Deric won the match.Catherine closed her eyes for a moment, looking away from Wilson. She had no idea why this was happening. Her body seemed to move on its own.On the other hand, Caraline reflexively turned the ball lazily, glancing at Catherine with an irritated look. "Why was Catherine so happy when Deric won? Is it possible that she ....""Catherine!" Wilson pulled Catherine's hand firmly, half dragging her. "What's wrong with you?""Let go of me, Wilson!" Catherine tried to release Wilson's grip, but she found it difficult because the man's strength was quite large."You can

"I must admit that you have good taste in sports," complimented Wilson with both hands in his pants pockets."What if we bring a passenger?" suggested Deric, "We can also ask the maids and bodyguards in this house to be spectators. The winner's prize is still the same as yesterday's match. How about it?""I agree. So when do we start?""Alright, I'll prepare all the arrangements. We'll meet an hour later at that spot," Deric pointed at the spot where the two canoes were."Do as you please, but make sure you don't cheat because I will not hesitate to teach you until you feel death is a better option," Wilson threatened.Wilson tugged on Catherine's hand with some force, and soon the two left the scene.Caraline gave Deric a glance, taking a few steps forward to the side of the fence. "I'm not asking you to defend me. After all, I could have handled Catherine and Wilson without your help all these years."Caraline turned away, shaking her hair with a flat look. "When you think... where